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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Talks and Workshops at the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin

To coincide with their exhibition 'Costumes Parisiens - fashion plates from 1912-1914', the Chester Beatty Library are hosting a series of talks and events:

Thursday 23 January 6-7pm

An Evening with Couturier and Fashion Designer Umit Kutluk

As part of Costumes Parisiens,
join Irish-based fashion designer Umit Kutluk as he discusses his work.
There will be traditional Turkish tea and sweets afterwards. Supported
by the Turkish Embassy, Ireland. Booking essential. See Book Workshops Here. Free.

Member’s Event - Saturday 25 January 2pm

Talk - Taming the Dragon, the Conservation of an Imperial Dragon Robe from the Chester Beatty Library Collection.The work was carried out by Textile
Conservator Karen Horton and the robe will go on display in January 2014
as part of our Chinese New Year celebrations.Please click here for more information.

Member’s Event - Saturday 22 February 11.30amTalk - The role of Fashion in Marcel Proust's "A la recherche du temps perdu"With Deirdre Hanley, Masters student in French at University College Dublin. Please clickhere for more information.

Saturday 1 March 2-3.30pm Silk Worm ClubAssemble and colour your own fashion illustration using paper
cut-outs of garments and accessories based on Costumes Parisiens.
Suitable for ages 6-11 years. Booking essential. See Book Workshops Here

Tuesday 11 - Friday 14 & Sunday 16 March 1-3pm

Join Members of the Maker Faire CommunityMake your own badges based on patterns found in Costumes Parisiens with artist Niall de Buitlear. Free, no booking required

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